Department of Military Affairs
Parent Agency - Ministry of Defence | |
Seal of the Chief of Defence Staff | |
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 2020 |
| Headquarters | Secretariat |
| Minister responsible | |
| Deputy Minister responsible | |
| Department executive |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Defence |
Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is the department in charge of military matters within the Indian Ministry of Defence. Headed by the Chief of Defence Staff, as its ex-officio secretary, the DMA provides integration between the Indian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence.